Albanese backs down over sexual orientation census question
The about-faces comes after outrage from LBGTQI groups, some Labor MPs and members of the public. …
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Advocacy group to launch national campaign on Sunday to ‘amplify’ Muslim political voice
The advocacy group Muslim Votes Matter has put together a high-profile speakers list to launch its national campaign in Melbourne on Sunday. …
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View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers switches to attack dog but the style could bite him later
Is the Albanese government trying to cast Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as Australia’s Donald Trump? And if so, what’s the
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Airline ‘customer rights charter’ to specify when cash refunds required
An “aviation industry ombuds scheme with a disability will be among measures the federal government will announce on Monday to force airlines to address the extensive public discontent. …
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Grattan on Friday: Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours
The battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris showcases the differences between presidential and Westminster systems, and the contrasts between the US and Australia in money, campaigning and razzmatazz. …
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Deal on disability with states clears way for NDIS reform bill to pass
Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten, has reached a deal with the states which paves the way for the government and opposition on Thursday to pass the legislation for tightening the NDIS. …
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View from The Hill: New watchdog won’t stop bad behaviour in parliament
The extensive fallout from the rape of then Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office continues to reverberate through
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Albanese’s right to set crossbenchers’ personal staffing numbers faces scrutiny
Independent Senator David Pocock will seek to remove the discretion of the prime minister to decide the number of extra staff crossbenchers receive. …
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View from The Hill: Amid their ugly fighting over Gaza visas, will Labor and Coalition land deals this week on CFMEU and NDIS?
Amid continued fractious debate about visas for Palestinians, the Albanese government will be trying in parliament this week to “land”
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Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton inflames debate around visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza
Dutton and Burke this week have faced off in the fractious debate about Palestinians fleeing to Australia – an issue that risks putting another tear in our social cohesion fabric. …
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